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Dance Stars
When children are inspired by their imagination to move, our Dance Stars instructors know how to match their high energy and enthusiasm through dance.
Yoga Stars
Yoga Stars helps kids channel positive energy by creating a space to practice mindfulness, strength, and breathing techniques.
Fitness Stars
Capture that high energy so common in preschoolers and turn it into an adventure in a fun, action – packed fitness class.
Music Stars
Have your child develop a love for music and build a base for future learning through the power of music.
All-Star Sports
With All-Star Sports, we introduce the skills and techniques for a FUN mix of sports like baseball, basketball, and soccer.
School Age Programs
Fitness, skill development, teamwork, and enhancing self-esteem in a non-competitive environment!
Stars Across the World
Countries and Growing
US Franchises
Years of Growth
Fun, Age Appropriate Exercises
FUNtastic Themed Curriculum Kids Love
Future Sports and School Readiness
Focus on Emotional Intelligence
Fitness Stars Benefits
Where Fitness Meets Fun!
Through Fitness Stars, we know how to capture that high energy so common in preschoolers and turn it into an adventure. It is a fun, action – packed fitness class where kids learn strength, endurance, flexibility, balance and how healthy foods fuel their bodies.
Meet Our Coaches
Fun and Professional Teachers
Kim
SnG and WFF Coach
Kim Hymas has provided many workshops for educators in getting school-age kids active while integrating cognitive with physical fitness into fun programming the teachers and children love. Her strength lies in engaging audiences in fitness activities that can be integrated into the classroom and outside on the playground. She uses games that make everyone laugh while taking on the challenge physically and cognitively. Her enthusiasm for fitness and fun is evident as she ignites the audience in an active learning style.
She is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, AAHF Senior Fitness Specialist, AAHF Youth Fitness Specialist, TRX Certified, and Power Plate Fitness Certified. Kim specializes in personalized and group programs for weight loss, strength training, general fitness, core stabilization and corrective exercise for all fitness levels.
Said
SnG Coach
"Hello! My name is Said, I am an undergrad at the University of Utah studying Psychology and Human Development. I love to travel, bake, and explore Utah's great outdoors. I'm really excited to get started with Stretch-N-Grow.
Cameron
SnG Coach
Hi my name is Cameron Owens! I am a second year student at the University of Utah. I grew up in Southern California and have played sports since age 7. I played competitive softball from ages 7-14. I then played club and high school volleyball from ages 14-18. I worked for several years at after school programs. A future goal of mine is to develop a career in sports management. I am so excited to be coaching at Stretch-n-Grow and look forward to meeting all of you.
Ryan Kelleher
SnG and WFF Coach
"Hello, my name is Ryan Kelleher, and I am a current student at the University of Utah. I was born and raised in Las Vegas, but I moved to the Salt Lake area to start school in 2020. I have worked with children for many years in a variety of settings including the classroom, the basketball court, the swimming pool and more. I love watching the dedication and fun spirit in all kids. My favorite part of being a coach is watching all the kids grow into themselves and have fun with one another!"
Bill
Certified Yoga Instructor
Bill comes to us with a strong background in healthcare administration and is now focusing on his Yoga Practice. He has taught Stretch-n-Grow's Yoga Stars and Yoga Kids for School-aged children. He also regularly teaches Restorative Yoga.
B.S. Business Administration and a Certified Yoga Instructor.
Ryan Edington
SnG and WFF Coach
"Hi everyone, my name is Ryan Edington and I am a Junior at the University of Utah. I am studying kinesiology and minoring in nutrition and psychology. I am originally from San Jose, California, I have been living in Utah for almost two and a half years. I have been playing sports my whole life, some of my favorite sports are water polo and baseball. In my free time I like to snowboard, hike, watch movies, and hang out with my friends.
I am excited to work with Stretch-n-Grow of Utah because it allows me to be in an athletic environment where I get to encourage kids to be active while sharing my knowledge of sports with them! Being active is one of the most important things for someone’s health. I am excited to be able to provide kids with the chance to be active in a fun and supportive way."
Edie
SnG and WFF Coach
Edie Clarke is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah double majoring in Kinesiology and Ballet. She has been dancing since the age of five, training in classical ballet, jazz and contemporary. Through her training she’s had numerous opportunities to dance across the country including in San Francisco, Washington DC and Salt Lake City. Originally from Coos Bay, Oregon she greatly appreciates the beaches and forests of the coast and enjoys hiking, attending sporting events with friends and family and volunteering with a variety of charitable organizations. Physical activity has become a love, passion and part of what defines Edie. She loves exploring movement in exciting and unconventional ways. She especially loves working with children, finding their curiosity, creativity, and honesty inspiring and a joy to work with. She is caring, enthusiastic, and an advocate for starting a healthy lifestyle young.
Testimonials
Our Awesome Parents and Partners
Cottonwood Heights Soccer Program
"I was so impressed with how much my son learned in such a short time. This is the type of program I have been looking for and can't wait to be a part of the next one."
Cottonwood Heights Basketball Program
"Great Program! Hands on coaching in a fun environment and every kid feels special. Fun props and good drills. "
Rhonda Dossett, Executive Director
Partner
St. Paul's Preschool has been a partner of Stretch N' Grow of Utah for approximately 20 years. We found them when we were looking for a fun developmentally appropriate fitness program for our students. We have always been impressed with the knowledge, care, and enthusiasm of their coaches. We hope to continue partnering with Stretch N' Grow and Wasatch Family Fitness for many years to come.
Park City Toddler Program
"We have really enjoyed the class! (My son) has had so much fun digging for vegetables, racing to harvest, and stretching his way through the exercises. It's so nice to have something for two year olds. It's so hard to find that. Thank you!"